Scraper for cleaning streets and the like



Dec. 23, 1930; c, J; WELSH 1,786,323

SCRAPER FOR CLEANING STREETS AND THE LIKE Filed Jun 22, 1926 I N VEN TOR Cheslr. llfeis/z ATTORNEY Patented Dec. 23, 1930 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE CHESTER J'. WELSH, F CONNEAUT, OHIO, ASSIGNOR TO THE CONIIEAUT SI-IOVEL CO1?- PANY, 0F CONNEAUT, OHIO, A CORPORATION OF OHIO SGRAPER FOR CLEANING STREETS AIND THE LIKE Application filed June 22,

This invention relates to implements of a general shovel-like character, and more particularly a pusher type of shovel or scraper such as to be adapted for cleaning streets,

5 Walks and other surfaces. It is among the objects of the invention to provide an implement which is strong and well braced again-st breakage strain and yet such as to be light and easily handled. Other objects and advantages will appear as the description proceeds.

To the accomplishment of the foregoing and related ends, the invention, then, consists of the features hereinafter fully de scribed, and particularly pointed out in the claims, the annexed drawing and the following description setting forth in detail certain construction embodying the invention, such disclosed means constituting, however, but one of various forms in which the principle of the invention may be used.

In said annexed drawing: Fig. 1 is an isometric view of one embodiment of my invention; Fig. 2 is a similar view of the reverse side; Fig. 3 is a section on a 5 plane indicated by the line III-III, Fig. 1;

Fig. 4. is a front elevational view of a portion of the device; and Fig. 5 is a section on a plane indicated by the line VV, Fig. 4.

The reference character 1 in the drawing designates a blade, extending rearwardly from which is a socket 2 for a handle 3. The blade is bent upwardly to the rear, or otherwise expressed, as shown in the drawing, is curved throughout, so as to present in general form a pocket, the forward edge 4 of the blade lying in a plane to slide easily over the surface to be cleaned and the rearportion 5 extending up as a collecting or retaining wall. A brace 6, preferably widened forwardly is fastened to the upper portion of the blade and again to the socket or handle, as a brace of general triangular form. It will thus be seen that the base of such triangle or the broader portion of the brace is secured to the blade while the apex or tapering portion ex- 1928. Serial No. 117,743.

tends rearwardly, overlying the socket and is secured at one or more points to socket or handle as pref-erred.

A reenforcement is desirably provided for the blade, and where additional weight is to be avoided, such reenforcement most advantageously is in the form of corrugations 7 following the contour of theblade. Such corrugations may be located in various positions on the blade, butordinarily one such corrugation near each end is sufficient.

In use, the implement is pushed along the.

surface to be cleared, the shape of the blade being such that it rideseasily therealong, and material accumulating in the pocketed contour of the blade may thence be pushed into piles or windrows as convenience dictates. It will be seen that the arrangement and hang of the blade with relation to the handle is such that the device is quite well balanced and correspondingly requires little effort in the handling other than such as is necessary to push and guide the device along the surface being cleared. 1

Other modes ofapplying the principle of the invention may be employed instead of that explained, change being made as regards the features herein disclosed, provided the means stated by any of the following claims or the equivalent of such stated means be employed.

' I therefore particularly point out and distinctly claim as my invention 1. In an article of the character described, the combination of a blade curved throughout to present a forwardly extending portion andan upturned back wall forming a pocket, a handle-receiving socket projecting rearwardly of said blade, and means for protecting the handle, said means comprising a triangular plate secured to the upper part of said blade and thence extending rearwardly over said socket.

2. In an article of the character described, the combination of a blade curved throughout to present a forwardly extending portion and an upturned back Wall forming a pocket, reenforeenient corrugations conforming to the curvature of the blade, a handle-receiving socket projecting rearwardly of said blade, and combined brace and handle-retaining means, said means including a triangular plate overlying said socket and having its base secured to the upper portion of said blade and its apex secured to the handle.

Signed by me this 19th day of June 1926.

CHESTER J. \VELSH. 

